innovate. engage. impact.
We unite community leaders in research, science, healthcare, public health, and technology to advance health equity.
Our Team
Arti Varanasi, PhD, MPH, CPH
President & CEO
As President and CEO of Advancing Synergy, LLC, Dr. Arti Patel Varanasi is passionate about developing innovations that build stronger communities and enable all individuals to lead healthier and longer lives.
Mychelle Farmer, MD, FAAP
Chief Medical Officer
As Chief Medical Officer at Advancing Synergy. Dr. Mychelle Farmer supported the global effort to integrate noncommunicable disease (NCD) screening and prevention into primary care and community-based settings.
Anne G. Toro, JD, MPH
Chief Advocacy Officer
Ms. Toro, a passionate public health advocate and policy expert, serves as the Chief Advocacy Officer for Advancing Synergy. She has worked in the field of policy for more than 25 years and has held senior management level positions at various widely recognized and leading health entities.